Mahisamundi - Patana, Keonjhar

Mahisamundi is a village situated in the Patana tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Turumunga and around 30 km from Kendujhar. Kendeiposi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahisamundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahisamundi is 385777. The village covers a total geographical area of 521 hectares and falls under the 758017 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Mahisamundi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Patna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahisamundi

As per Census 2011, Mahisamundi village has a total population of 1,103 people, consisting of 566 males and 537 females. The village has 256 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 133 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 605 literate and 498 illiterate residents. Additionally, 58 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,015 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mahisamundi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Mahisamundi

Mahisamundi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Mahisamundi

Public transport in the Mahisamundi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Mahisamundi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Mahisamundi is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahisamundi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mahisamundi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Mahisamundi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mahisamundi village are given below:

FAQs about Mahisamundi